Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL Comparison

The Intel Core i7-14701TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL represent two distinct approaches to 45-watt desktop processing. The i7-14701TE, a Raptor Lake Refresh part, focuses on high-frequency performance with 8 cores and 16 threads, capable of boosting to 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 135HL, built on Meteor Lake, counters with a larger core count of 14 and 18 threads but a lower boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The benchmark data available in the database is one-sided, providing a complete picture for the i7-14701TE while the Core Ultra 5 135HL currently has no recorded results. This asymmetry shapes the comparative analysis: the i7-14701TE can be measured against broader CPU populations, while the Core Ultra 5 must be assessed on its architectural merits and specifications alone.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. The `headToHeadBenchmarks` field is empty, and the Core Ultra 5 135HL has a completely empty benchmark array, recording zero scores across all tests. Consequently, there are no exact numerical comparisons to cite for Cinebench, PassMark, or any other workload.

What the data does show is the i7-14701TE's absolute performance levels. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17035 points in multi-core and 2405 points in single-core. Its Cinebench R20 results are 7154 multi-core and 1010 single-core, while R15 shows 1716 multi-core and 242 single-core. PassMark tests reveal a multi-thread score of 20042 and a single-thread score of 2637. Specialized workloads include integer math at 65792, floating-point math at 50219, and data compression at 220520. These figures establish the i7-14701TE as a high-performing 8-core part, but without counterpart scores from the Core Ultra 5, no relative delta can be calculated.

The i7-14701TE's average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 26013, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, all AMD parts, bracket it tightly: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 25981, a delta of 0.1%; the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 25880, a delta of 0.5%. The i7-14701TE also edges the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26106, delta -0.4%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187, delta -0.7%). These comparisons show the i7-14701TE sitting in a narrow competitive band, neither dominant nor trailing significantly among its closest rivals.

For the Core Ultra 5 135HL, the absence of benchmark data means its percentile rank of 50 and average score of 0 are placeholders, not meaningful metrics. The database records no wins for either processor in head-to-head tests, with winsA and winsB both at 0. Any claim of superiority between these two specific chips cannot be supported by measured performance data; the analysis must defer to their respective specifications and architectural designs.

Where Each One Wins

Without direct benchmark comparisons, the case for each processor rests on its recorded capabilities and design priorities.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in scenarios that favor high clock speeds and mature software optimization. Its boost clock of 5.20 GHz is the highest frequency recorded in this comparison, and its 8 cores and 16 threads provide a solid foundation for lightly threaded applications. The PassMark single-thread score of 2637 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2405 indicate strong per-core performance, which translates to responsiveness in everyday desktop tasks, legacy software, and games that rely on one or two threads. Its 33 MB of shared L3 cache is substantially larger than the Core Ultra 5's 18 MB, which can benefit workloads with large working sets, such as database queries or compilation tasks. The i7-14701TE also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core Ultra 5, making it suitable for error-sensitive computing environments.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL wins in scenarios that demand raw multi-threaded throughput and integrated graphics capability. With 14 cores and 18 threads, it offers 75% more cores and 12.5% more threads than the i7-14701TE. This configuration is better suited for heavily parallel workloads such as video rendering, 3D modeling, and batch file processing, where additional cores provide scaling benefits. Its integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, is a more modern and capable GPU compared to the i7-14701TE's UHD Graphics 770, making the Core Ultra 5 the stronger choice for GPU-accelerated tasks like media encoding or light content creation without a discrete graphics card. The Core Ultra 5 also records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a specific figure the i7-14701TE lacks, indicating superior throughput for memory-intensive operations.

The i7-14701TE also leverages a newer release date, June 30, 2024, compared to the Core Ultra 5's April 7, 2024, though both are currently active production parts. The i7-14701TE uses a 10 nm process node versus the Core Ultra 5's 7 nm node, which may influence thermal and power characteristics, though both are rated at the same 45 W TDP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL has 14 cores and 18 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the maximum boost clock speeds for each chip?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: How do their L3 cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL has no recorded benchmark scores, resulting in an average of 0.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL uses 14 cores and 18 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for the i7-14701TE and 1.70 GHz for the Core Ultra 5. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz and 4.60 GHz, respectively. Both are rated at 45 W TDP, but their sockets differ: the i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 uses Intel Socket 1851.

Cache configurations diverge significantly. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, while the Core Ultra 5 has 112 KB per core. Both have 2 MB of L2 cache per core, but the shared L3 cache is 33 MB for the i7-14701TE versus 18 MB for the Core Ultra 5. Memory support also differs: the i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 supports DDR5 with a note that it depends on the motherboard. The Core Ultra 5 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure absent for the i7-14701TE. ECC memory is supported on the i7-14701TE but not on the Core Ultra 5.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are distinct: UHD Graphics 770 for the i7-14701TE versus Arc Xe-LPG 128EU for the Core Ultra 5. The process nodes are 10 nm for the i7-14701TE and 7 nm for the Core Ultra 5, though both are fabricated by Intel. The i7-14701TE has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the Core Ultra 5 has no die size data. Release dates differ, with the i7-14701TE released on June 30, 2024, and the Core Ultra 5 on April 7, 2024. Part numbers are Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE and SRN33 for the Core Ultra 5.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two processors is foundational. The i7-14701TE is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core i7 generation described as Raptor Lake Refresh. This is a refinement of Intel's hybrid architecture, using a 10 nm process node. The die size is 257 mm², and the design emphasizes high clock speeds with a 5.20 GHz boost. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core, and the L3 cache is 33 MB shared, indicating a design that favors caching more data closer to the cores.

The Core Ultra 5 135HL is built on Meteor Lake, with the codename Meteor Lake-PS, and belongs to the Ultra 5 generation. It uses a 7 nm process node, a more advanced lithography compared to the i7-14701TE. The architecture is fundamentally different, employing a tile-based design that separates compute, graphics, and I/O functions. The L1 cache is larger at 112 KB per core, but the L3 cache is smaller at 18 MB shared. The Core Ultra 5's integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, is a newer GPU architecture than the i7-14701TE's UHD Graphics 770, reflecting a focus on integrated graphics performance. The Core Ultra 5 also records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure tied to its Meteor Lake memory controller design.

Both processors have a 45 W TDP and are locked, with no unlocked multiplier. Both are active production parts. The i7-14701TE's Raptor Lake architecture supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5's Meteor Lake architecture supports only DDR5, with compatibility dependent on the motherboard. The PCIe implementations differ, with the i7-14701TE offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes and the Core Ultra 5 offering Gen 4 with 8 lanes, reflecting the different I/O designs of their respective architectures.